USG SHEETROCK Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compounds Easy Sand User Manual

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Laminating

Apply joint compound in the prescribed manner to back of face panels to be laminated. Laminate face

panels to (base layer panels) (coreboard) using moderate pressure and temporary nailing or shoring to
ensure adequate bond.

Finishing

For painting and decorating, follow manufacturer’s directions for materials used.

Limitations

Do not use setting-type joint compounds for thin skim coats. If setting-type joint compound dries before

it sets, bond failure may result.

Use With USG

USG Gypsum Accelerator (High Strength) when added to S

heetrock

Brand Lightweight Setting Type Joint

Gypsum Accelerator

Compound (e

aSy

and

) will shorten the setting time. USG Gypsum Accelerator should be sprinkled in dry

form into the mixed compound. For hand mixing, dry accelerator can be added either to the dry mix or mixed
compound. Never add USG Gypsum Accelerator directly to water or mix it with water to form a solution before
adding it to the compound. Doing so will significantly reduce its ability to accelerate the set.

Accelerator Amount

Approximate Set Time (minutes)

Tablespoon

asy

and

asy

and

asy

and

Per Bag

Per Bread Pan

1.0 0.22

40 20 10

2.0

0.44

6.0

1.33

– “Bread Pan” volume estimated at 10 cups (80 oz.)
– Wet Mixed Volume of Setting Type Joint Compounds approx. 2.8 gallons (45 cups) per bag.

Trademarks:

The following trademarks used

herein are owned by United

States Gypsum Company:

urabond

, e

aSy

and

, S

heetrock

Note:

Products described here may not

be available in all geographic

markets. Consult your U.S. Gypsum

Company sales office or

representative for information.

Notice:

We shall not be liable for incidental

or consequential damages, directly

or indirectly sustained, nor for any

loss caused by application of these

goods not in accordance with current

printed instructions or for other

than their intended use. Our liability

is expressly limited to replacement

of defective goods. Any claim shall

be deemed waived unless made in

writing to us within thirty (30) days

from the date it was or reasonably

should have been discovered.

SAFETY FIRST!

Follow good safety practices.

Read material safety data

sheets and related literature

on products before specification

and/or installation.

Manufactured by

United States Gypsum Company

550 West Adams Street

Chicago, IL 60661

800 USG.4YOU (874.4968)

usg.com

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